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Podcast: The Exploress
Episode: A Lady's Life in the Viking Age, Part 2: Relationships, Marriage, and Power
Description: Season 6, Episode 3. In this series, we're exploring what life was like for women in the Viking (Norse) Age. In this episode, we're going to find out more about what the Vikings looked for in their ladies: what traits did the ideal Norse woman possess, according to the Sagas? We'll also explore courtship and marriage: Norse runic love notes, fathers as marriage brokers, and some amorous adventures (with a side of contraception). Bonus: we'll meet some of the Saga's most impressive queens, from the impressive Ã…sa Haraldsdottir to the drama queen Olga of Kiev. Our experts for this s...